CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,890/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care610 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,476/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,414/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Retention bonus
Description
Facility
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
Specialty
CVICU
Job Type
Nursing
Employment
Travel/Contract
Shift
Night (3x12 Hours) 19:00 19:30
Contract Group
RWJBarnabas Health
Block Schedule
No
Pay When Paid
No
Job Description
RN- CVICU
REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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? License: Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission
? Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL SKILLS
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? Experience Required: 2 years of recent CVICU experience. SICU experience may be considered if initial training in a CVICU was completed.
? For Consideration: Applicants MUST have experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases, including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR. Must also have experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax.
? IV Therapy/Medications: A-lines; Administer Blood Products; Central/PICC lines; Starting IVs; Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade and sedation; Emergency Meds; Procedural Sedation Admin/monitoring; Titrate Cardiac/Vasoactive drips; IV insulin protocols
? Respiratory/Thoracic: Chest Tube Insertion/Removal; BiPAP/CPAP; Vented Patient Care; HFNC; ABGs; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Ventilator Management
? Cardiovascular: CABG; Cardiac Surgery (directly/not directly from the OR); TAVR; Valve Repair/Replacement; Post-Op Open Heart Recovery; Temporary Pacers; FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring; Interpret Dysrhythmias; 12-lead EKG
? Renal/Neurological: Chronic/Acute Renal failure; CVVHD/CRRT; CVA/Acute Stroke; Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun; Lumbar drains
? General Skills: Multisystem organ dysfunction/failure; Infection Prevention; Isolation Precautions/PPE; Phlebotomy.
SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING
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? Charting: EPIC experience required
? Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
? RTO, Block & Scheduling Requests: Priority given to submits with a screenshot confirming RTO and schedule requests. No requests will be approved after offer.
? Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
? Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, per unit needs.
? Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes
? Locals Accepted: Yes, Locals accepted at the same rate.
UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING
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? Ratios: 1:1:2+
? Scrubs: Navy Blue
? Floating: Candidates must float within their skillset without exception. Ratios vary based on census, patient acuity and staffing. Will float to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds and Cardiac IMC units
HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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RWJUH New Brunswick is a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with Rutgers University. The CVICU cares for patients requiring cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, TAVR and ECMO. The hospital?s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic program was the first in NJ to achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center accreditation through The Joint Commission and American Heart Association and provides CABG, valve and aortic surgery.
RWJUH New Brunswick is part of RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey?s largest integrated healthcare system
Facility
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
9 nurses recommend working with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
- Short Term Acute Care
- 610 beds
Employer
The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations
across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health
professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and
regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions
with the right talent.
About New Brunswick, NJ
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in New Brunswick, NJ here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 85°F and lows of 65°F.
- Winter average highs of 40°F and lows of 25°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
- Many furnished apartment complexes cater to short term renters.
- Car friendliness is moderate, with traffic congestion during peak hours.
- Public transportation options include buses and trains for commuting within and outside the city.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include diabetes, heart disease, and asthma.
- New Brunswick has a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of major medical centers.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
- Rich art and music scene with theaters and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college games and local recreational activities.
- Nearby outdoor activities include parks and nature reserves for hiking and relaxation.
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